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UTILITY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Military Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- utility
1, record 1, English, utility
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- util 1, record 1, English, util
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adjective used to qualify something which aim or principle is mainly to be used, for example, a vehicle used for the transportation of material or personnel. 2, record 1, English, - utility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utility; util: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - utility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Matériel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- utilitaire
1, record 1, French, utilitaire
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- util 1, record 1, French, util
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adjectif employé pour qualifier quelque chose dont le but, le principe vise essentiellement l'utilité, par exemple un véhicule servant au transport du matériel ou du personnel. 2, record 1, French, - utilitaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utilitaire; util : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - utilitaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- utility program
1, record 2, English, utility%20program
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- service program 2, record 2, English, service%20program
correct, standardized
- utility 3, record 2, English, utility
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A program that provides general, frequently needed services for computer users and service personnel. 4, record 2, English, - utility%20program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[For example,] a diagnostic program, a trace program, [or] a sort program. 4, record 2, English, - utility%20program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utility program: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission. 5, record 2, English, - utility%20program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
utility program; service program: designations standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and reproduced with its permission. 5, record 2, English, - utility%20program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- utility programme
- service programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programme de service
1, record 2, French, programme%20de%20service
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- programme utilitaire 2, record 2, French, programme%20utilitaire
correct, masculine noun
- utilitaire 3, record 2, French, utilitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme qui fournit des services généraux, d'usage fréquent, pour les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs et le personnel informatique. 4, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Par exemple,] un programme de diagnostic, un programme de trace, [ou] un programme de tri. 4, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
programme de service : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 5, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
programme de service; programme utilitaire : désignations normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reproduites avec son autorisation. 5, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa de utilidad
1, record 2, Spanish, programa%20de%20utilidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- programa utilitario 2, record 2, Spanish, programa%20utilitario
correct, masculine noun
- programa de servicio 1, record 2, Spanish, programa%20de%20servicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programa o rutina de uso general que ejecuta alguna actividad requerida por la mayoría de los sistemas de procesamiento de datos, tales como transferir archivos (ficheros) o preparar (formatear) medios de almacenamiento de acceso directo para su uso en programas subsecuentes. 3, record 2, Spanish, - programa%20de%20utilidad
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los programas de servicio están diseñados para facilitar y ayudar en las operaciones y uso de la computadora y en un gran número de aplicaciones. 3, record 2, Spanish, - programa%20de%20utilidad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
- Urban Studies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- public utility
1, record 3, English, public%20utility
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- utility 2, record 3, English, utility
correct, standardized
- utility service 3, record 3, English, utility%20service
correct
- public utility service 4, record 3, English, public%20utility%20service
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
public utility: term used by Parks Canada. 5, record 3, English, - public%20utility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utility: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 6, record 3, English, - public%20utility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
public utility; utility; utility service; public utility service : terms usually used in the plural. 6, record 3, English, - public%20utility
Record 3, Key term(s)
- public utilities
- utilities
- utility services
- public utility services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
- Urbanisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service public
1, record 3, French, service%20public
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- service d'utilité publique 2, record 3, French, service%20d%27utilit%C3%A9%20publique
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
services publics; services d'utilité publique : Services d'intérêts général (téléphone, électricité, transport, etc.) rendus par des entreprises qui sont gérés selon des règles formulées par l'État, particulièrement en ce qui a trait à la «tarification». 3, record 3, French, - service%20public
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service public : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 3, French, - service%20public
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
service public : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 5, record 3, French, - service%20public
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
service public; service d'utilité publique : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 3, French, - service%20public
Record 3, Key term(s)
- services publics
- services d'utilité publique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios públicos (Ingeniería civil)
- Urbanismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio público
1, record 3, Spanish, servicio%20p%C3%BAblico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wood Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- utility 1, record 4, English, utility
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade of softwood lumber used when a combination of strength and economy is desired. It is suitable for many uses in construction, but lacks the strength of Standard, the next highest light framing grade, and may not be allowed for certain applications where high strength is required. 1, record 4, English, - utility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du bois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- toutes fins 1, record 4, French, toutes%20fins
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme retenu au lieu de l'expression «Utilité» que l'on retrouve dans les Règles de classification pour le bois d'œuvre canadien de la NLGA [National Lumber Grades Authority]. 1, record 4, French, - toutes%20fins
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
- Patents (Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- utility
1, record 5, English, utility
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In patent law, utility is one of the three basic requirements of patentability, the others being nonobviousness and novelty. In the calculation of damages for patent infringement, utility is the benefit or advantage of the patented product or process over the products or processes, if any, that previously had been used to produce similar results. 2, record 5, English, - utility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The term "utility" means the purpose or useful function and a utility patent protects the way an invention is used and works. 3, record 5, English, - utility
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
- Brevets d'invention (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- utilité
1, record 5, French, utilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de ce qui est utile. 2, record 5, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilité. Aptitude, réelle ou supposée, d'un bien à satisfaire un besoin ou à créer les conditions favorables à cette satisfaction. 3, record 5, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- utility
1, record 6, English, utility
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In economic and decision analysis, the desirability of a specific health status or health outcome, usually expressed as being on a continuum from zero to one (death having a utility value of zero, and a full healthy life having a utility value of one). 1, record 6, English, - utility
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utility: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 6, English, - utility
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- utilité
1, record 6, French, utilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En analyse économique et décisionnelle, désirabilité d’un état de santé particulier ou d’un résultat sur la santé, habituellement située sur un continuum de zéro à un (la mort ayant une valeur d’utilité de zéro, et toute une vie en bonne santé une valeur d’utilité de un). 1, record 6, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 6, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-02-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- utility
1, record 7, English, utility
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relative desirability of, or preference for, a specific health outcome or health status (usually from the perspective of the patient). 1, record 7, English, - utility
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utility: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 7, English, - utility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- utilité
1, record 7, French, utilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désirabilité relative (habituellement de la perspective du patient) d’un résultat sur la santé ou d’un état de santé particulier, ou préférence pour ce résultat ou cet état de santé. 1, record 7, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 7, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- utility player
1, record 8, English, utility%20player
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- utility 2, record 8, English, utility
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A player capable of serving as a substitute at any of several positions on a team in the absence of a regular player. 3, record 8, English, - utility%20player
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While some may see the "utility player" as someone without a set position or a concentrated volleyball focus, I’ve come to learn that playing multiple positions can often turn into great opportunities. Broadening your skills by playing multiple positions will enhance your own volleyball experience by developing the skills you need to become a complete player, a valuable teammate, and a student of the game. 4, record 8, English, - utility%20player
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- joueur d'utilité
1, record 8, French, joueur%20d%27utilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- joueuse d'utilité 2, record 8, French, joueuse%20d%27utilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur qui peut servir de substitut à toutes ou presque toutes les positions en l'absence d'un joueur régulier. 2, record 8, French, - joueur%20d%27utilit%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-08-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- utility 1, record 9, English, utility
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He performed the same range of duties as the other customs inspector working their schedule shift on that day: utility, primary inspection, secondary inspection, truck load inspection. 1, record 9, English, - utility
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- travail de routine
1, record 9, French, travail%20de%20routine
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Economic Planning
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- utility
1, record 10, English, utility
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a material good or a service to satisfy human wants. 2, record 10, English, - utility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Planification économique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- utilité
1, record 10, French, utilit%C3%A9
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité d'un bien ou d'un service qui le rend apte à satisfaire les désirs des agents économiques. 2, record 10, French, - utilit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-03-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- utility 1, record 11, English, utility
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- qualité marchande
1, record 11, French, qualit%C3%A9%20marchande
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appellation d'une catégorie de viande ou d'aliments dont la qualité est intacte mais dont l'aspect a pu être endommagé en cours de préparation ou d'inspection. 1, record 11, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20marchande
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition du Comité d'étude des termes techniques français. 1, record 11, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20marchande
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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